Catholic High (Primary)

[Canvas]

kay22:

:?: :?:


I am very interested to transfer my boy to Catholic High. Can someone enlighten me how should I go about doing it? I try to check from school website but seems like there isn't any application form to download as compared to some other schools. My boy is P2 this year and he is doing relatively well in his school (maintaining top 5 in his class).

Does anyone know if the transfer is base on 1st-come-1st-basis or based on overall results?

Hope someone from CHS family can help me...

:thankyou:

I emailed the admin department and they emailed me the transfer form. But you have to submit the application personally. DS was accepted into another school previously but I had some doubts at that time so only decided on CHS and did the transfer application on the very last day of the school term. You'll be informed on the 3rd week (someone pls confirm?) of December.

No regrets so far. :xedfingers: In fact, I attended the Prefect Investiture today and was very impressed by the principal's speech about leadership (\"lead to serve\") and the school's efforts in motivating the boys. Principal's example of some parents demanding that their sons get a leadership position (who later did not manage to due to the school's stringent selection and thus left the school after) was rather appalling but I applaud the school of standing by their values. DS was also a prefect in his previous school but there was no special ceremony so I was still grumbling about the multiple rehearsals. DH did not even turn up :spank: but I fully understood at the ceremony why the rehearsals were necessary. It was both inspiring and yet a humbling experience. It is indeed a privilege for DS to be a part of CHS.

So best of luck, kay22!

[Dreamgear]

CHS is pretty selective. I got a friend whose ds is a medal winner in wushu and was recommended by the coach to the school, but the school nicely turned down the application, saying he will not be able to keep up academically.


Got another who successfully transferred at P4, a sport player…

[kay22]

Canvas:

kay22:

:?: :?:


I am very interested to transfer my boy to Catholic High. Can someone enlighten me how should I go about doing it? I try to check from school website but seems like there isn't any application form to download as compared to some other schools. My boy is P2 this year and he is doing relatively well in his school (maintaining top 5 in his class).

Does anyone know if the transfer is base on 1st-come-1st-basis or based on overall results?

Hope someone from CHS family can help me...

:thankyou:

I emailed the admin department and they emailed me the transfer form. But you have to submit the application personally. DS was accepted into another school previously but I had some doubts at that time so only decided on CHS and did the transfer application on the very last day of the school term. You'll be informed on the 3rd week (someone pls confirm?) of December.

No regrets so far. :xedfingers: In fact, I attended the Prefect Investiture today and was very impressed by the principal's speech about leadership (\"lead to serve\") and the school's efforts in motivating the boys. Principal's example of some parents demanding that their sons get a leadership position (who later did not manage to due to the school's stringent selection and thus left the school after) was rather appalling but I applaud the school of standing by their values. DS was also a prefect in his previous school but there was no special ceremony so I was still grumbling about the multiple rehearsals. DH did not even turn up :spank: but I fully understood at the ceremony why the rehearsals were necessary. It was both inspiring and yet a humbling experience. It is indeed a privilege for DS to be a part of CHS.

So best of luck, kay22!

Oh, would you be able to share the email address of the admin department?

CHS has always been a dream school that I wish my DS can go to. However, due to the distance we stayed, we know that DS will stand a slim chance during P1 registration. Until today, I still have not give up. After reading both your post & firefly's post, this makes me even more keen to transfer my DS.

By the way, can I ask which year did your DS transfer? Is your DS doing academically well in his former school?

:thankyou:

[Canvas]

Update: kay22, you’ve PM!

[Magdalene]

cherrygal:

MickeyRat:

bluemoon,


tnx for comforting, bluemoon

Can I verify that CHS dun take PV before the boy in the school? I managed to get hold of a staff and she said they dun usually take in PV now.

Magdelene,
I dun mind to tbe in the PSG at all. If my boy yet to b in the school, can stil be in PSG?

If your boy is not in the school yet, you cannot join the PSG. PSG is only for parents of current students. For PV scheme, you should call the school to double check but since last year, they have stopped coz many PVs could not ballot in even after volunteering. If you are Catholic / grassroots, you don't need to PV. In the Bishan thread, you mentioned you were 1-2km of CHS. I am afraid you won't have a chance to ballot coz the school has been balloting at <1km for many many years.

I fully agreed. I am a community leader and staying within 1 km from CHS. I was unable to secure a place during ph 2B ballot.
Luckily, I managed to secure a place during ph 2C ballot.

[cherrygal]

Congrats Canvas! Wow, your DS is now a prefect... good addition to resume for DSA.


got pm

[plan2012]

Hi all.

Would like to know more about after-school care centers near CHS.
Which school care centers do you send your kids to?
Does the transport company pick your child from CHS to the school care center?
What is the feedback on the school care center? i.e. teachers, environment etc
Any other information will be appreciated…


thanks in advance

[Canvas]

cherrygal:

Congrats Canvas! Wow, your DS is now a prefect... good addition to resume for DSA.


got pm

Thanks Cherrygal Sorry I did not see this reply earlier...I was at a salar CHS thread!

[berryfarmer0505]

Any of your boys in Edugreen after school care? Is it good, any feedback? Still comtemplating to leave my boy there or at home with maid…

[mummy so kiasu]

bluemoon:

Don't worry, CHS is not stressful at all, at least not for the first 3 years. My son is still happy go lucky and he doesn't seem stressed at all. Or maybe he is not front the top classes, that's why. Lol.

Someone mentioned her P5 son plays football everyday. Not much homework or supplementary lessons. CHS life is not stressful compare to most schools.